ALL FABRIC PROPERTIES
TECHINICAL FABRIC
The wide range of functionality in technical Fabric is due to extensive research and development as well as innovation in the industry. Today, we can engineer a technical fabric to possess the precise characteristics and qualities for optimal everyday wear and durability. Although normal technical fabric can easily be sourced, superior quality can be rare to find and one must understand that all technical fabrics is either a blend of synthetics and natural fibres or completely synthetically spun to form it's highly engineered properties as referred to below.
1. ANTI-BACTERIAL
2. WASH & WEAR
3. RESISTANCE TO THE ELEMENTS
4. NO IRONING
5. QUICK DRYING
6. ARASION RESISTANT
7. BREATHABLE
8. ENVIROMENTAL FOOTPRINT
Most technical fabrics end products experience a fair amount of exposure to the elements. Therefore, resistance to weather and environmental conditions is crucial, including sunlight and UV radiation, extremely high or low environmental temperatures. Resistance to bacterial growth is an important property for many technical fabric. It is the moral and legal responsibility of all businesses to minimize the environmental impact of their processes and products. You must consider the ecological impact of the material you select to ensure compliance with the prevailing environmental standards without compromising on the overall durability to ensure the product lasts as long as possible by enhancing the quality. You can also invest in processes that repurpose/recycle the products after their functional lifecycle.
COTTON & LINEN BLEND
For years, clothing manufacturers discovered the excellent benefits of blended fabrics versus single fabric material. Besides the minimal production costs, it also allows better appearance and strength of the textile while ensuring more comfortable care.
The softness and smoothness of cotton resolve the roughness and skin friction issues of linen. On the other hand, the lightness of the cotton material is shouldered by the linen's stiffness. These blends and their unusual combination make it a perfect choice for summer clothing.
- EASY TO DEFORM, ANTI-STATIC, AND NO ROLLING AND EDGE ISSUES.
- SINCE THEY ARE NATURAL-BASED, THESE FABRICS ARE BOTH ENVIRONMENTAL-FRIENDLY.
- AIR-PERMEABLE.
- THE WARMTH EFFECT OF THIS FABRIC HELPS THE WEARER ACHIEVE BETTER SLEEP QUALITY.
- THIS FABRIC IS A GUARANTEED SKIN-FRIENDLY FABRIC. BESIDES BEING ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY, IT PASSES THE INDIVIDUAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS.
COTTON POPLIN
Poplin is a durable, lightweight cotton fabric, with a close/tight weave, which is soft to touch. It has a crisp feel and is less prone to creasing than some more traditional cotton fabrics.
1. IT IS THIN AND BREATHABLE.
2. IT ABSORBS MOISTURE AND DRIES QUICKLY.
3. IT DOES NOT RETAIN ODOURS.
4. HYPOALLERGENIC, IT IS PERFECT FOR SENSITIVE SKIN.
5. DEPENDING ON THICKNESS, THIS FABRIC CAN BE TRANSPARENT OR OPAQUE.
6. IT IS CRISP AND SMOOTH.
7. IT IS STRONG AND WEAR-RESISTANT.
8. IT IS NOT CLINGY.
SOFT SATIN
Satin uses long filament fibres which are woven in a very taut fashion, the resulting material is stronger than many plain weave fabrics
1. DURABLE.
2. WRINKLE-RESISTANT.
3. BREATHABLE
4. HIGH QUALITY
Please be aware that the fabric can snags easily. The threads can get easily caught in a satin weave, which leaves to unappealing snags. Can also be clingy on the skin.
Difficult to work with. Since satin is soft and slippery, it can be unforgiving in the sewing process making it quite rare for a quality piece.
DENIM
Japanese denim is in a league of its own. Japanese denim is the luxury choice that will elevate your closet. It’s a hidden gem of the fashion industry and one of the best-kept secrets for plus-size fashion.
Japanese denim is an artisan craft that uses traditional dyeing techniques to create garments that will stand the test of time. The beauty of Japanese denim is that it molds to your body to create the perfect fit.
Japanese denim is a luxury because of the craftsmanship behind it. It is made on vintage looms that are 60 to 80 years old with denim production considered an artisan craft. The vintage looms create ‘selvedge denim’, another term used interchangeably to describe Japanese denim. The edges are wrapped in a red thread, whereas Western denim is frayed and left unfinished.
Japanese denim has a rich heritage and continues to be viewed as an artisanal craft that focuses on quality over quantity. While most of us view denim as workwear or casual wear, Japanese denim takes a more refined approach.
What makes Japanese denim more expensive is its width. This denim is woven to a 31” width, half that of non-selvedge denim. The vintage looms can only be operated by skilled artisans who are trained to work with specialist machinery. These looms create a tighter weave that is unique to each piece of denim.